Zumba, street soccer, martial art, live bands and street art are just some of the features of the National Youth Week program to be held locally.
National Youth Week (NYW) will be held from 1 – 10 April, 2011. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Own It!.
NYW is an opportunity for communities to celebrate and recognise the value of all young Australians. It provides an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and opinions, creativity and the important place they hold in our community.
City of Ballarat Portfolio Councillor for People and Communities John Philips said National Youth Week was a wonderful initiative.
“The event is the largest celebration of young people in Australia and will see thousands of people aged 12 – 25 years all across Australia sharing ideas, attending live events and showcasing their talents.
“Council is committed to providing the youth of Ballarat with fun, free events that everyone can enjoy. Congratulations to all those involved in pulling together a fantastic week of activities that will bring together young people from across Ballarat to enjoy a range of different events and activities.”
Council acknowledges the support of Freeza, YMCA, Street Soccer, Mayte Theatre and Victoria Police in putting this year’s program together.
To celebrate NYW 2011 Council and City of Ballarat’s Youth Services team – BYou - will present the following series of events:
Friday 1 April
BYou and the BUS on Tour
Venue: Miners Rest Hall
Time: 5pm
Monday 4 April
Zumba
Venue: Studio Y, 122 Armstrong St Sth
Time: 5.30pm
Show of Hands art project
Venue: Bridge Mall
Time: 3 – 5pm
Tuesday 5 April
Street Soccer (16 years +)
Venue: Trekardo Park, Pleasant St
Time: 2 – 4pm
Chalk Up – street art in chalk
Venue: Peel Street Bus Stop
Time: 3 – 4pm
Pilates
Venue: Studio Y, 122 Armstrong St Sth
Time: 5.30pm
Wednesday 6 April
Korean Martial Arts Class
Venue: Studio Y, 122 Armstrong St Sth
Time: 5 – 6pm
Thursday 7 April
Paige Duggan acoustic gig
Venue: Grind My Bean, 204 Sturt St
Time: 4 – 6pm
Knitty Gritty
Venue: Grind My Bean, 204 Sturt St
Time: 4 – 6pm
Friday 8 April
Block Party - live bands and market stalls
Venue: Civic Skate Park
Time: 4 - 7pm
Sunday 10 April
BMX Jam, Skate Comp and Youth Council BBQ
Venue: Len T Fraser Reserve
Time: 11.30am – 3.30pm
In addition to the local events a number of national activities are taking place to mark NYW including a National Talent Competition for music, photography, cinematography, writing and design.
Ballarat’s National Youth Week activities were made possible with a grant of $2,000 from the Office for Youth.
For further information on NYW 2011 activities in Ballarat visit www.youthservicesballarat.com.au or www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
For further information on NYW 2011 visit www.youthweek.com